Articles
Tool Kit Excerpt
9.13.2018
Know Your Rights to Access Assistive Technology
Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Assistive Technology Tool Kit on Knowing Your Rights to Access Assistive Technology.
Expert Opinion
9.12.2018
Autism aggression: What can help?
Dr. Simon Wallace gives advice on identifying the causes of autism aggression, managing aggressive behaviors and preventing them in the future.
Blog
9.11.2018
'She is on my mind and in my heart:' A brother's story
Mike Anaclerio, a high school teacher who raises autism awareness in memory of his sister, Mary shares his touching story about his sister.
Blog
9.11.2018
A long overdue letter to my son with autism
Kathy Hooven shares a heartwarming letter to her autistic son where she expresses her love and apologizes for not always getting it right.
Blog
9.11.2018
How "not right now, but later" became my autism mantra
Kathy Hooven writes about the challenges that she and her autistic son and have faced. Click here to read.
Blog
9.11.2018
How an iPhone taught my son self-sufficiency
This guest post was written by Lisa Vaillancourt, the very proud mother of two handsome, successful young men. Patrick is a 20-year-old college junior
Blog
9.11.2018
This is why we will never stop going out in public
Read a blog from Mandy about public outings with her autistic son and why she always encourages parents to continue taking their autistic kids out in
Blog
9.11.2018
Things you experience as a 'neurotypical' sibling
Cayla Stanley, 25, knows equally well the challenges facing individuals on the spectrum and the joys afforded by knowing someone with special needs
News
9.6.2018
Ten toys and games for autistic toddlers and children
Here's your guide to the best gifts for kids with autism. Find toys & games for autistic children that provide the best opportunities for fun and
News
9.5.2018
Drawing Autism: Inside the minds of artists on the spectrum
The drawings in the book give an incredible glimpse into the minds of artists who fall on various places of the spectrum.
Blog
9.5.2018
Jesse Saperstein shares advice on transition to adulthood
Jesse Saperstein is a 32-year-old man with Asperger's syndrome and an anti-bullying activist. His new book is, "Getting a Life with Asperger's Lessons
Science Blog
9.5.2018
Autism training for school bus drivers
With the prompting of parents, the staff of this Autism Treatment Network center created a model autism-sensitivity and skills-building program for
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Autism and exercise: Special benefits
Participating in physical activity has social benefits and produces lasting skills for people with autism. Dr. Healy shares the benefits of autism and
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Anxiety disorders and autism
Anxiety is a serious problem for many people on the autism spectrum, as reported by parents, adolescents and adults with autism.
Expert Opinion
9.5.2018
Parents of child with autism seek help with public meltdowns
Handling public tantrums can be hard. Dr. Lauren Elder shares tips on how to help a child with autism calm down during meltdowns in public.
Blog
9.5.2018